CVE-2007-3153
Description
The ares_init:randomize_key function in c-ares, on platforms other than Windows, uses a weak facility for producing a random number sequence (Unix rand), which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses by guessing certain values.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
daniel stenberg
individual-devaka daniel.haxx.se, daniel stenberg (curl author)
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://cool.haxx.se/cvs.cgi/curl/ares/CHANGES?rev=HEAD&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup
cool.haxx.se
http://osvdb.org/37172
osvdb.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24386
securityfocus.com
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